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January 2024
World-class high-precision machinery
maconda supports Syngroh Capital in the acquisition of a majority stake in Carl Benzinger
Syngroh Capital has acquired a majority stake in Carl Benzinger GmbH, a leading manufacturer of high precision turning and milling machines for, among others, the watch and jewellery industry. maconda, the consulting boutique specialised on complex niche markets, supported Syngroh with a focused commercial due diligence (CDD), analysing Benzinger's competitive positioning and market prospects.
December 2023
Special machines for special components
maconda supports Deutsche Invest in the acquisition of a majority stake in Wirtz Werkzeugbau
Through its special situations arm DI Mittelstand, Deutsche Invest has acquired 100% of Wirtz Werkzeugbau, a leading supplier of fully automated special machines. maconda, the consulting boutique specializing in niche markets in numerous industries, supported DI Mittelstand with a focused Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), analysing Wirtz's competitive positioning and market prospects.
April 2023
Fresh products of the region
maconda supports E3 Holding in its investment in a leading Franconian producer of sausage and meat products
E3 Holding has acquired a majority stake in Konrad Böhnlein, a Bamberg-based supplier of sausage and meat products. Prior to this, maconda's team, which is highly experienced in the food industry, conducted a comprehensive commercial due diligence, evaluating the company's positioning and market prospects.
January 2023
Free from knots
maconda supports the LEO II. Fund, exclusively advised by DUBAG Group, with a Vendor Commercial Review on the sale of Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen, a leading supplier of premium timber construction products
Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has supported the LEO II. Fund, exclusively advised by DUBAG Group, with a Vendor Commercial Review on the sale of Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen to the Munich-based DEBA Group. The company is a leading supplier of premium timber construction products for building purposes. The maconda’s consultants, who are highly experienced in the construction industry, evaluated not only the market environment and positioning, but also in particular the supply chain and the drivers of the business.
November 2022
Heat in cold times
maconda supports Viessmann in its investment in Elektrotermex, a leading Polish manufacturer of district heating transfer stations for residential and commercial properties
Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has prepared a focused "Commercial Review" for Viessmann, the leading German manufacturer of heating, cooling and ventilation technology, to acquire a majority stake in Elektrotermex. Elektrotermex is a Polish supplier of local and district heating transfer stations for residential and commercial properties. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are particularly experienced in niche markets, primarily evaluated Elektrotermex's success factors and growth potential in a diffuse political environment.
October 2022
Getting you dry
maconda supports the foundation of the SI.TEQ group with the two independent partners Siccum and Santeq, regional leaders in the restoration of water, fire, and mold damages
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda supports Siccum and Santeq in joining forces and establishing the new SI.TEQ group with a comprehensive commercial review. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are highly experienced in the damage restoration business, evaluated the group's business model and future prospects in the regionally focused market.
February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
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March 2019
Well heated
maconda advises the Viessmann Group on the strategic investment in Pewo Energietechnik, a specialist in heat distribution
The family-run Viessmann Group, a leader in heating and cooling, has joined Pewo Energietechnik, an owner-managed provider of heat distribution equipment, as a strategic partner. maconda supported the investment with an extensive and detailed commercial due diligence.
February 2019
Set on the track
maconda supports three Leipzig investors in their investment in the omniphon Group, the expert for market research, marketing and sales in the transport & energy sectors
With a detailed commercial due diligence, maconda contributed to the regulation of the company succession of the omniphon group: The new shareholder OmniInvest under the leadership of Andreas Prokop takes over a majority stake; the investment companies Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (WMS) and the Leipzig savings bank subsidiary S-Beteiligungen join as partners. The maconda experts accompanied the preliminary phase of the transaction with profound analyses and an evaluation of two business areas.
January 2019
Retrospective and outlook
Before 2019 really gets going, we're taking you on a special year-in-review
In 2018 numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses made important investment decisions with the support of maconda. The path was set for the future, and new market potentials were opened up. We would like to thank our loyal and often long-standing clients for trusting in our assessments!
November 2018
Cheek red and eyelash blink
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in its investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding, provider of decorative cosmetics
With an extensive commercial due diligence maconda has accompanied the Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner in its minority investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding. The Dr. Neuberger Group specializes in the development, production and distribution of innovative, decorative cosmetics.
October 2018
Into the wet fun
maconda advises Argos Wityu on investment in global market leader for inflatable waterparks
maconda has prepared a comprehensive commercial due diligence on Wibit Sports GmbH. Wibit is the world's leading provider of inflatable waterparks for coastal waters, lakes and indoor pools. The client was Argos Wityu, a pan-European investment company with a German team based in Frankfurt am Main. Wibit was able to win the investor as a strategic partner in October.
September 2018
Snacking permitted
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Weibler, manufacturer of special chocolate gifts
Just a few months after a commercial due diligence on Argenta, a manufacturer of innovative chocolate specialties, the consultants of Cologne-based CDD-specialist maconda again assisted United Chocolate GmbH in the planned development of a medium-sized chocolate group. This time, the focus was on Weibler Confiserie, a manufacturer of fancy, smart chocolate presents and semi-finished chocolate products. In addition, maconda analyzed the possible operational and strategic synergies between Weibler and Argenta.